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This is a blog for anyone looking to transition to corporate Learning & Development. Posts include tips for a successful job search, explanations of basic instructional design concepts, and stories from my own career pivot.

When I decided to leave education and seek a corporate ID role, reading content by people in the field confirmed that I was on the right path. I hope to pay it forward and provide some insight into the job change process for others by documenting my experiences.

Global Perspectives in Learning
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Global Perspectives in Learning

I studied learning theory under Dr. Kirkwood-Tucker at FSU in a social science education Master’s degree program. Her approach spoke to me because she was the author of the book ‘Visions of Global Education’ decades before anti-bias curriculum became a thing.

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Lessons from Amazon’s Mentoring Programs
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Lessons from Amazon’s Mentoring Programs

Today I attended a webinar called ‘How Amazon’s Mentoring Programs Support Employee Career Growth.’ My senior manager recommended it to me because I work in a DE&I work stream promoting mentoring opportunities at my organization.

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